Suggest Treatment For Pustule On Knee

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014

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Question : Hi, My name is XXXXXXX and I have a 1.2 years daughter. She gets a pustule on her knee, it is not so painful but growing and she is not able to crawl with that leg. Although she is using other leg to crawl. I called her Pediatrician and he was out of town so I consult with a doctor near to my home, he is not a Pediatrician. He advised to give her novamox (plain) syrup two times a day and massage with hot cloth on that part. Could you please suggest if this is fine?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is likely to be folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day

Dear Mr XXXXXXX

It is likely to be Folliculitis(infection of hair follicle). You can continue giving Novamox Syrup twice a day.
I would also suggest the following

1. T Bact Ointment for local application over the pustule thrice a day
2. Hot water fomentation
3. Syrup Ibugesic plus 2 ml thrice a day

Keep me updated about progress.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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